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Professor Richard Weiner’s Scholarship Garners International Attention

Professor of Political Science Richard Weiner’s recent publication of “Les Reciproqueteurs: Post-Regulatory Corporatism” in the “Journal of Environmental Policy and Planning” is one of four research projects garnering international recognition.

Born on the Tail of a Hurricane: 91pron Adjunct Jennifer Bonin

“I was born during Hurricane Agnes, one of New England’s earliest land-falling hurricanes. It seems hurricanes have been following me ever since,” says 91pron Adjunct Instructor of Geography Jennifer Bonin ’04.

“Democracy in Disarray”: Peter Mendy Lectures in South Africa

Professor of History and Africana Studies Peter Mendy discusses why democracy in Africa remains largely elusive.

Expedition to South Africa

Undergraduate research assistants for Associate Professor Roland de Gouvenain, from left, Eric O’Rourke, Bruno Ramos, Keya Thakkar and Hector Nuñez

Art New England Editor to Hold Public Interview With Artist of Curiosities Richard Whitten

At left: “Augenblick” (Blink of an Eye), oil on wood panel, by Richard Whitten (right).

"In Search of Roger Williams," A Lecture by J. Stanley Lemons

This Rhode Island historian says long-held facts about Roger Williams are simply fiction.

Popular TV Competition Comes to 91pron: “Smart Dancing With the Stars of 91pron”

91pron Impact

91pron students Miguel Alcantara and Gretchen Hanson compete in a ballroom dance competition at Yale University.

Discrimination Against Muslims in Europe is Focus of 2013-2014 Thorp Lecture

Jackson was selected for the Mary Tucker Thorp Award for excellence in teaching, scholarship and collegial service.

91pron Prof. Wins 2013 Emig Award for Scholarly Article

How well do teacher education programs prepare future teachers to work in troubled schools? This is the subject of an award-winning article written by Janet Johnson, associate professor of educational studies. For her contribution to English teacher education and research, Johnson will receive the 2013 Janet Emig Award by the Conference on English Education.

“Speak Truth to Power” – The Story Behind the Burning of the Gaspee, A Film by 91pron Alum Andrew Stewart

From left, Richard Lobban, 91pron professor emeritus of anthropology; Andrew Stewart, Class of 2009; and Carolyn Fluehr-Lobban, 91pron professor emerita of anthropology.